Palatial payoffs at the Postal Service headquarters
Washington's Post Office plans a lavish eleventh floor penthouse for Board of Governors meetings with carved doors chandeliers and remote controlled drapes costing millions. Private offices include a $5,280 pantry $4,602 drapes and other furnishings as critics note soaring travel bills.
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Patchwork pothole fix in Corry area draws concerns
Opinion notes that state crews patched thousands of potholes but calls the work a stopgap. On Stewart Road the overlay elevates shoulders creating a real driving hazard on a narrow road shared with farm equipment. The piece questions whether this is a permanent cure.
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Corry
Enforcement questions loom over new snowmobile sound limit
The state imposes a limit of 80 decibels on sleds but raises doubts about enforcement. Readers ask how motorcycles and trucks fit the rule, who patrols with sound-measuring gear, and what taxpayers will spend on equipment before compliance is verified. The piece notes that enacting laws is easy, but enforcement challenges lie ahead.
Cafeteria compensation gains in executive pay
A New York AP report explains cafeteria compensation where executives choose cash and benefits as pay. The Conference Board found 269 companies surveyed, 80 adopted such plans and 24 are considering, aided by tax laws. Many say it frees time for business and reflects concern for executives.
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Corry Beaver Club to Launch Two Day Fundraiser
In Corry tomorrow the Beaver Club will start its annual fundraising with a two day tag sale through downtown. The event aims to support scholastic sportsmanship and city playground athletics, marking a community drive amid past mentions of local projects and remodeling notes at Loblaws on North Center street.
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Fatal I-95 crash claims 15 year old Margy Lembeck
Emergency room reports and precinct notes detail a July 1 highway crash near Cloverleaf I-95 involving 17 year old John Faviola and 15 year old Margy Lembeck. Margy suffered fatal injuries from a tracheostomy impingement and cervical fracture. Faviola remained gravely ill with severe wounds and coma. Court records reflect ongoing hospital care, autopsy findings, and family statements through July 20.
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The aging Crazy Bend editor and his pressroom chaos
An aging Iowa editor laments the rush and noise of printing daily news and the ills of public judgment. He recalls his son's arrival and a minister’s promised guidance, then outlines the hectic morning grind from 6:30 a.m. onward, including reporters, typewriters, calls, and rushed deadlines.
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